Martin Luther King Jr. STEM Activity with Reading Passage | MLK Activities

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Celebrate the life of Dr. King with this engaging Martin Luther King Jr. STEM Activity. Students will learn about the March on Washington through reading and research. Then, they'll create a 3D map of the march. Spark critical thinking with this inspiring lesson about civil rights.
I've included tons in this resource, and don't expect you to use everything. I did this so that you'll have an opportunity to pick and choose what works best for you and your students.
This resource includes:
- objectives
- 5E lesson plan
- extra resources (websites, book recommendations, videos)
- reading passage with comprehension questions
- answer key
- optional booklet
- STEM planning page
- reflection sheet
- teacher background information (includes pictures and tips)
Students will create a 3D model of Washington. Then they'll navigate Dr. King through the map using only a magnet to replicate the March on Washington.
Each group will need:
- variety of colored paper
- one ruler
- scissors
- tape
- one craft stick
- markers and/or crayons
- one magnet
- paperclips, brass brads, and/or safety pins
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